
A go-to choice for support on complex public law matters involving the energy, financial, infrastructure and telecoms sectors, VdA uses its ‘multidisciplinary skills and know-how’ to advise domestic and international clients. Co-head Paulo Pinheiro is lauded for his broad skillset and proficiency in matters concerning public procurement, public contracting and regulatory issues. Fellow co-head Rodrigo Esteves de Oliveira excels in administrative litigation. Ana Marta Castro is noted for her ’extraordinary ability to permanently support the client’ with public law matters, predominantly focusing on regulation and concessions. André Gaspar Martins works with entities based in Portugal and Lusophone Africa on public procurement, concessions and administrative disputes.
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Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
André Gaspar Martins

Ana Marta Castro
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
João Soares Franco
Practice head
Paulo Pinheiro; Rodrigo Esteves de Oliveira
Other key lawyers
Ana Marta Castro; Catarina Pinto Correia; André Gaspar Martins; João Soares Franco; Marco Caldeira
Comparative Guides
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Public Procurement
Portugal
André Gaspar Martin & Marco Caldeira
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Pharmaceutical Advertising
Portugal
Francisca Paulouro & Ana Isabel Lopes
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Lending & Secured Finance
Portugal
Benedita Aires, Teresa Pitôrra & Maria Carrilho
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Environmental, Social and Governance
Portugal
Assunção Cristas, Benedita Gonçalves, Isabel Gião de Andrade & Miguel Ventura

